Moving to Israel

As a major proponent of Aliyah and moving to Israel my views often get skewed and “one track minded.” I guess that’s why when I read the news this morning my thoughts were not “this is a major story” but “and yet another reason to move to Israel.”

It seems that madness continues to ensue in Iran after the “election” results were anounced last week. For those of you who haven’t heard, the dictator Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner in the elections despite widespread belief that the results were, shall we say, less than fair.

The incredible thing is how Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s top Muslim leader, has accused “dirty Zionists” and “Zionist media” for being behind charges that the results of the election were rigged. If it weren’t so dangerous it would be almost comic how everything seems to be the fault of the Jews and Israel. At this point, when I hear an accusation so absurd and rediculous  being thrown at us I can think of nothing but how it’s got to be a sign to come home. Such a comment by anyone against any other people would be considered utter rubbish and over the top. The fact that he is able to say such a thing just makes me want to do the opposite and be in Israel.

Ari

Last week I mentioned the elections in the United States and their possible ramifications on Israel. Now that the votes have been tallied and Barack Obama has decidedly overwhelmed John McCain for the Presidency, my conerns for the next four years are really coming to the surface.

While all is in the hands of Hashem and we can just pray that it turns out well for Israel and the Jewish people, you have to really wonder about some of the people who were happy with the results. This article talks about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sending his congratulations to President-elect Obama on his election win.

Regardless of anyone’s political views, it is pretty clear that Mr. Ahmadinejad is a truly wicked man. Hopefully it doesn’t mean much, but it would not be unreasonable for someone to wonder about being on the same political side (or any side) of this evil dictator. Again, one should not change their political beliefs just because they happen to coincide with some unsavory people. However, let’s just hope that Ahmadinejad doesn’t know something that we don’t.

May the coming four years of President-elect Obama’s reign be peaceful and fruitful for Israel, the Jews and good and decent people all over the world while still encouraging the return of Jews everywhere by moving to Israel.

 Ari